The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Mikel Arteta is set to let go of seven players to fund a huge summer spreading spree, according to reports.
Everton boss David Moyes looked at a January deal for Michy Batshuayi – before changing his mind.
Crystal Palace hitman Jean-Philippe Mateta is an ambitious target for Lyon – in a controversial move planned by John Textor.
Arne Slot admits Joe Gomez’s injury “didn’t feel good for him” after the Liverpool defender was forced off after just 10 minutes on Sunday.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United reportedly failed to land a £58m deal for Barcelona prospect Fermin Lopez during the January transfer window.
Manchester United’s bright young talent Kobbie Mainoo has been left ‘confused’ by Ruben Amorim’s tactics, says Tony Cascarino.
DAILY MIRROR
Arne Slot says his Liverpool players fell well short of expectations as they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship basement-dwellers Plymouth Argyle.
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea reportedly tried to sign Manchester City starlet Nico O’Reilly in January, only for their advances to be soundly rejected.
Pep Guardiola has issued a public apology to Jack Grealish over a lack of playing time this season, admitting that he ‘deserves’ more minutes on the pitch.
Sergio Ramos’ wife Pilar Rubio has reportedly decided not to move to Mexico following her husband’s surprise move to Monterrey.
DAILY STAR
Luke Littler says the situation at Manchester United has not been right for many, many years.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart has already thrown his weight behind Philippe Clement – but his support now looks set to go to the ultimate test in the face of defeat to Queen’s Park.
SCOTTISH SUN
Philippe Clement is confident he’ll remain Rangers manager despite overseeing one of the worst results in the club’s history.